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he is pushing his plans for averting that fiscal cliff. they are pushing congress to renew tax cuts before they expire by the end of this year. what they are saying about the president's campaign style approach to deal with this looming crisis. >>> and 400,000 californians are carefully watching this fiscal drama and that's because emergency benefits are due to expire unless congress agrees to an extension. here they are noticing possible loss of benefits are being mailed out this week. >>> let's check in with tara in for sal castaneda, it could be a sticky commute with the rain. >>> yes, we want to make sure you give yourself enough time today and right now if we take a look outside, this is a look at the east shore freeway as you drive towards the mcarthur maze, and as we look at the bay bridge toll plaza folks are headed to san francisco and they are not experiencing any delays. finally a look at 280 in san jose, traffic is looking good in both directions, here is steve. >>> well, we have a little bit of a lull before the system comes i
he is pushing his plans for averting that fiscal cliff. they are pushing congress to renew tax cuts before they expire by the end of this year. what they are saying about the president's campaign style approach to deal with this looming crisis. >>> and 400,000 californians are carefully watching this fiscal drama and that's because emergency benefits are due to expire unless congress agrees to an extension. here they are noticing possible loss of benefits are being mailed out this...
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still don't have a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. kyla campbell reports we are just hours away from automatic tax increases and government spending cuts. >> reporter: frustration is hitting a speak this morning after talking stalled last night. the house and senate will get back to work over the next few hours. senators have been trying to come up with a deal but with no luck. new mitch mcconnell is negotiating with vice president joe biden. if political leaders can not come up with a plan by midnight tonight tax rates for all americans will increase. >> if there is an ultimate compromise, there will be parts of it i find disgusting and rep hencable which i may have to swallow in the name of finding a compromise. >> reporter: how will this effect you come tomorrow morning? if there is not a deal reach there won't be a drastic change in your next paychecks. if this plays out long-term the average american middle class family stands to lose out on $2,000 to $3,000 over the next year due to the increased taxes. live in washington kyla c
still don't have a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. kyla campbell reports we are just hours away from automatic tax increases and government spending cuts. >> reporter: frustration is hitting a speak this morning after talking stalled last night. the house and senate will get back to work over the next few hours. senators have been trying to come up with a deal but with no luck. new mitch mcconnell is negotiating with vice president joe biden. if political leaders can not come up with a...
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even so there is economic proof that many americans still fear going over the fiscal cliff. i'll have more on that in my next update. live in washington kyla campbell ktvu channel 2 news. >>> analysts say if the country goes over the fiscal shift it could send the economy back if into a recession. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is expected to return to work next week. a specksman for clinton says she continues to recooperate at home. doctors say clinton contracted a stomach virus earlier this month and became dehydrated and fainted. >>> the sonoma county sheriffs office will continue its search today for a possible plane crash. an eyewitness reported seeing smoke coming from a distressed aircraft in the hills. search crews combed that area but have found nothing. >>> the military is investigating a fighter jet that went down near fresno know. the plane crashed during a routine training mission yesterday afternoon. that about 100 east of fresno. the jet was flying between 12,000 own 15,000 feet at the time of the emergency. and the pilot ejected safely. >> there are n
even so there is economic proof that many americans still fear going over the fiscal cliff. i'll have more on that in my next update. live in washington kyla campbell ktvu channel 2 news. >>> analysts say if the country goes over the fiscal shift it could send the economy back if into a recession. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is expected to return to work next week. a specksman for clinton says she continues to recooperate at home. doctors say clinton contracted a...
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if neither side budges our company will tumble over the fiscal cliff until january 1st. they can all tell their constituents we tried and it didn't work but now everyone's taxes have gone up and we must compromise. a move like that irresponsible and the markets are already reacting to the possibility. more than that in my next update. live in washington kyla campbell. >>> here's a story only on two. oughtness accident of package theft here in the bay area. this is home surveillance video sent to us by a viewer in san jose. a woman just walks up to the front door takes a package that had been delivered just a few minutes earlier and then she walks back to a baby stroller and leaves. our viewer says the package was a box of kids dvds worth a couple hundred dollars. just yesterday morning we told you about daily reports of package thefts in fremont. >>> a san francisco apparel company promises to phase out hazardous chemicals to produce its companies. levi's plans to stop discharging chemical waste watt i. environmentalists have been protesting at levi's and the groups says
if neither side budges our company will tumble over the fiscal cliff until january 1st. they can all tell their constituents we tried and it didn't work but now everyone's taxes have gone up and we must compromise. a move like that irresponsible and the markets are already reacting to the possibility. more than that in my next update. live in washington kyla campbell. >>> here's a story only on two. oughtness accident of package theft here in the bay area. this is home surveillance...
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stock futures are tumbling after the gop plan b to avoid the fiscal cliff falls apart. we'll be checking opening numbers coming up in a half hour. >>> time now 5:53. trying to reverse san francisco gun violence. first of its kind legislation being considered focusing on ammunition. >>> hysteria and fighting among holiday shoppers just to buy a new shoe. >>> good morning, to you. we have rain falling over the knot bay -- north bay this morning. >>> 5:56. memorial is being held today for a high school football star from concord. he was gunned down in san francisco's bay view district last weekend while she was visiting his family. tonight's vigil begins at 7:00 at concord high school. his teammates are also trying to raise money for his funeral by selling christmas ornaments. >>> in response to the recent violence in san francisco, the city is now looking at a first of its kind gun legislation. mayor ed lee and greg suhr introduced it yesterday. the proposal focuses on ammunition requiring gun dealers to notify police of anyone who buys more than $500 rounds of bullets at
stock futures are tumbling after the gop plan b to avoid the fiscal cliff falls apart. we'll be checking opening numbers coming up in a half hour. >>> time now 5:53. trying to reverse san francisco gun violence. first of its kind legislation being considered focusing on ammunition. >>> hysteria and fighting among holiday shoppers just to buy a new shoe. >>> good morning, to you. we have rain falling over the knot bay -- north bay this morning. >>> 5:56....
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he'll try to avoid the fiscal cliff. that's a combination of automatic tax hikes and massive spending cuts. >>> new this morning, u.s. lawmakers are said to be working on new sanctions aimed at blocking iran from doing business with more of the world, most of the world that is, it is the latest development in the stand off of irans nuclear program. it would target agricultural, industrial and consumer goods by iran. that could cripple the functioning o of iran's economy which is reeling from previously imposed sanctions on the oil exports. >>> the united nations says the number of people needing help could be 4 million by the end of the year. and a failure to end the fighting could lead to people leaving nearby countries. >>> back here in the bay area, people who live on treasure island should plan for more power outages for several years. that's the word from the san francisco's public utilities commission, a report filed with the city's puc says the island's average an outage once a week and they last for about four ho
he'll try to avoid the fiscal cliff. that's a combination of automatic tax hikes and massive spending cuts. >>> new this morning, u.s. lawmakers are said to be working on new sanctions aimed at blocking iran from doing business with more of the world, most of the world that is, it is the latest development in the stand off of irans nuclear program. it would target agricultural, industrial and consumer goods by iran. that could cripple the functioning o of iran's economy which is...
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analysts say the fiscal cliffs are taking a positive return. here is the nasdaq, and s&p 500 all posting moderate gains. >>> to many people's surprise the government will end up with a profit for the bailout of the end insurance -- of the insurance giant. a.i.g. may be able to pay a dividend to its shareholders by next summer, quite a turnaround. >>> they just lot a brainy battle. >>> and we have more on the new invention that will be launched into space today. [ laughter ] [ girl ] wow, you guys have it easy. i wish i had u-verse when i was your age. in my day, we didn't have these fancy wireless receivers. blah blah blah. if i had a sleepover, i couldn't just move the tv into the playroom. no. we had to watch movies in the den because that's where the tv outlet was. and if dad was snoring on the couch, we muscled through it. is she for real? your generation has it made. [ male announcer ] the wireless receiver only from at&t u-verse. get u-verse tv for $29 a month for six months. rethink possible. . >>> welcome back, this is the new experimen
analysts say the fiscal cliffs are taking a positive return. here is the nasdaq, and s&p 500 all posting moderate gains. >>> to many people's surprise the government will end up with a profit for the bailout of the end insurance -- of the insurance giant. a.i.g. may be able to pay a dividend to its shareholders by next summer, quite a turnaround. >>> they just lot a brainy battle. >>> and we have more on the new invention that will be launched into space today. [...
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and just six days remain before our country goes over the fiscal cliff. here is more from our washington d.c. newsroom. >> reporter: brian is congress does not act taxes will go up on all americans next tuesday. they are scheduled to get back to work for tomorrow morning which is when president barack obama's flight returns from hawaii but many are pest mystic he will reach -- pessimist particular they will reach the deadline. it is the republican controlled householding out. house speaker john boehner wants increase for those making only 1 million a year. they say it's more likely we will go over the cliff than not. >> if we allow that to happen it will be the most colossal consequential act of congressional you are responsibility in a long time. >> reporter: some republicans are saying president barack obama will actually get his way if a fiscal cliff is not reached before the deadline, kyle la campbell, washington d.c. newsroom. >>> and in general delegations are not as crowded as the first ones. as many as 800,000 are expected to be there for the pres
and just six days remain before our country goes over the fiscal cliff. here is more from our washington d.c. newsroom. >> reporter: brian is congress does not act taxes will go up on all americans next tuesday. they are scheduled to get back to work for tomorrow morning which is when president barack obama's flight returns from hawaii but many are pest mystic he will reach -- pessimist particular they will reach the deadline. it is the republican controlled householding out. house...
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. >>> they are asking auto workers to avoid the fiscal cliff. the president will chair, after rallying for his support plan. they are raising taxes to help reduce the federal deficit. president barack obama met privately with house speaker john boehner over the weekend. it was the first meeting on the fiscal cliff crisis and the new point of views some are now expenses. runders -- renters may be dealt with by san francisco landlords. they would have to find out if it is option until. if passed it will move tonight full board.$♪. >> legislative leaders are holding a vigil to protect funding for a job center in west oakland. they say jobs and unemployment is key to is keeping few vince town because of an opposition to put up and they are expected to track that is -- thousands of dollars. >>> they could decide to cut the amount of medical marijuana a patient can have. supervisors will consider a proposal to scrap guidelines to allow medical marijuana to have more than 30 plants. the new proposal will allow to the state limit of 6 mature plant and
. >>> they are asking auto workers to avoid the fiscal cliff. the president will chair, after rallying for his support plan. they are raising taxes to help reduce the federal deficit. president barack obama met privately with house speaker john boehner over the weekend. it was the first meeting on the fiscal cliff crisis and the new point of views some are now expenses. runders -- renters may be dealt with by san francisco landlords. they would have to find out if it is option until....
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cliff. >>> and what they are doing to keep escalators in service at bart stations. >>> we have a report in the south bay coming up, we will tell you about that next. look at you guys with your fancy-schmancy u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to sunday. you'd get knocked off. and sometimes, it took a minute to download a song. that's sixty seconds, for crying out loud. we know how long a minute is! sitting, waiting for an album to download. i still have back problems. you're only 14 and a half. he doesn't have back problems. you kids have got it too good if you ask me. [ male announcer ] now u-verse high speed internet has more speed options, reliability and ways to connect. rethink possible. . >>> welcome back, new this morning, thousands have been left homeless in manila. authorities say a riot broke out after a second fire left 8,000 people homeless. a man was accused of starting the fire but the fire was likely sparked by a burning
cliff. >>> and what they are doing to keep escalators in service at bart stations. >>> we have a report in the south bay coming up, we will tell you about that next. look at you guys with your fancy-schmancy u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to sunday. you'd get knocked off. and sometimes, it took a minute to download a song. that's sixty seconds, for crying out loud. we know how long a minute is! sitting, waiting for...
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. >>> they spoke with president barack obama about ways to avoid the so called fiscal cliff. he is getting information from all see -- sides which are due to take a fact at the end of the year. >>> and after a seven week break, ultimately it will be up to lawmakers to keep from going over that fiscal cliff. it will have to be before january 1st. >>> and they are considering a proposal to raise fees for students who repeat classes or take too long to graduate. it will help the system avoid several cuts. but students say the proposed hike would unfairly punish them. >>> time now 5:07, you are watching daily city, why? >> because there is a water- main break there, and a little while ago, we found out about it, it is on the hillside park neighborhood of daily city. pretty significant in that neighborhood, it would not surprise me that some are on the way. a rather significant break and it is not a major street not affecting a major freeway but could affect the streets nearby let's go westbound, there is no big backup, coming into san francisco, clear weather and i will let steve
. >>> they spoke with president barack obama about ways to avoid the so called fiscal cliff. he is getting information from all see -- sides which are due to take a fact at the end of the year. >>> and after a seven week break, ultimately it will be up to lawmakers to keep from going over that fiscal cliff. it will have to be before january 1st. >>> and they are considering a proposal to raise fees for students who repeat classes or take too long to graduate. it will...
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they are optimist being and this is due to worries of the fiscal cliff. markets are moving in a very narrow range after the christmas holiday. let's look at how it changed, nasdaq 22 points, s&p 500, just 6 points and stock futures are said to open flat and that's because of the fiscal cliff. we know the president is headed to washington d.c. and straighters are feel bad about a lack of a deal. >> see which players were picked for the 2000 proball roster. >> and speaking out in abuse the reaction to the once so called secret files. good morning! wow. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking bee... honey nut cheerios has whole grain oats that can help lower cholesterol. and it tastes good? sure does! right... ♪ wow. delicious, right? yeah. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... ♪ well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. . >>> authorities ordered the evacuation since the volcano started spewing ash. >>> a santa cruz man died after climbing after suffering a heart attack and die
they are optimist being and this is due to worries of the fiscal cliff. markets are moving in a very narrow range after the christmas holiday. let's look at how it changed, nasdaq 22 points, s&p 500, just 6 points and stock futures are said to open flat and that's because of the fiscal cliff. we know the president is headed to washington d.c. and straighters are feel bad about a lack of a deal. >> see which players were picked for the 2000 proball roster. >> and speaking out in...
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fiscal cliff negotiations. they finished the trading session with gains and in china anti-jaun, they -- and tie jaun they also -- taiwan they also posted gains. nasdaq, s&p 500, dow jones industrial average, they are all in pretty good ape and nasdaq is back above 3,000. >>> iphone owners are happy to have them back on their smart phones. there were more than 10 million beyond downloads to new maps since it was available. apple decided to drop the map but then the maps were harshly criticized and he offered alternatives. >> you have yours? >> yes. >> just imagine, television and twitter, working together. the new way twitter will measure how much television you are watching. >> plus workers will go on strike at oakland international airport. >>> get the top stories sent straight to your cell phone. get your morning wake-up call by texting the word wake up to 70123. hness of bleach. and free ourselves from worrying about the ones we love. new lysol power & free has more cleaning power than bleach. how? the secre
fiscal cliff negotiations. they finished the trading session with gains and in china anti-jaun, they -- and tie jaun they also -- taiwan they also posted gains. nasdaq, s&p 500, dow jones industrial average, they are all in pretty good ape and nasdaq is back above 3,000. >>> iphone owners are happy to have them back on their smart phones. there were more than 10 million beyond downloads to new maps since it was available. apple decided to drop the map but then the maps were harshly...
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here is a picture of president barack obama answering questions on twitter about the fiscal cliff. he is promoting a reference to the estimated tax increase and middle income families would see if rates are not extended, the latest would extend tax cuts for everyone including americans and who the president wants to exclude. the white house says the proposal is too short on specifics. >> we can't guess what they are, they need to tell us and they look forward to the time when they are specific with the ways we have dealt with it. >> they don't like what republicans want to do to social security and more on that during my next update. reporting live, allison burns, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> 5:14 in florida, they have released a photo of george zimmerman, showing george zimmerman with a swollen nose and blood did i face. they responded and said it adds nothing new to the case. the volunteer watch man is charged with second-degree murder and his trial is due to begin next june. >>> contra costa police officer was taken to the hospital after an attack. it happened at the college
here is a picture of president barack obama answering questions on twitter about the fiscal cliff. he is promoting a reference to the estimated tax increase and middle income families would see if rates are not extended, the latest would extend tax cuts for everyone including americans and who the president wants to exclude. the white house says the proposal is too short on specifics. >> we can't guess what they are, they need to tell us and they look forward to the time when they are...
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meanwhile they are getting more over the fiscal cliff. there is still no deal. congress has left for christmas vacation and now it looks like the lawmaker's last hope and others say the country will fall off the cliff. >> if we allow that to happen, it will be the most colossal consequential act of congressional you are responsibility in a long time. >> president barack obama is in hawaii for christmas. he said he will cut his vacation short to hammer out a deal. he will prevent automatic tax hikes from taking affect on january 1st. >>> police in virginia arrested a u.s. senator from driving under the influence. he is apologizing to the people of idaho and to his family. he was taken into custody after failing a field sobriety test. he is a member of the mormon church which does not allow members to use alcohol coffee or tea. he said he will take whatever punishment is handed down. >>> the dui crackdown continues here in the bay. several fatal crashes have already been reported and how this year's number will -- and we will have more on how this year's number wi
meanwhile they are getting more over the fiscal cliff. there is still no deal. congress has left for christmas vacation and now it looks like the lawmaker's last hope and others say the country will fall off the cliff. >> if we allow that to happen, it will be the most colossal consequential act of congressional you are responsibility in a long time. >> president barack obama is in hawaii for christmas. he said he will cut his vacation short to hammer out a deal. he will prevent...
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. >>> it is a fiscal cliff chest game. the move house speaker house speaker john boehner is making and president barack obama's countermove. >>> look at this, rushing into a hospital a week ago, carrying an abandoned baby, why they are being called heros. >>> traffic looks good coming into san francisco, we will tell you more about the morning commute and the bay area weather. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. . >>> a newborn baby was found just over a week ago. the baby boy was not breathing when officers found him. they took swift action
. >>> it is a fiscal cliff chest game. the move house speaker house speaker john boehner is making and president barack obama's countermove. >>> look at this, rushing into a hospital a week ago, carrying an abandoned baby, why they are being called heros. >>> traffic looks good coming into san francisco, we will tell you more about the morning commute and the bay area weather. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to...
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. >>> we are now hearing there may be only two people at the fiscal cliff negotiating table. according to the new york times house speaker john boehner says he wants to negotiate directly with president obama. he has asked that senate leaders and house minority leader nancy pelosi be excluded from future talks. and clearing a negotiating room improves the chances for success. just 25 minutes from now the closely watched monthly unemployment report will be released for november. coming up at 5:15 what economists say the numbers released this morning don't accurately reflect the current jobs market. >>> time now 5:05. reports an oakland church youth group visiting florida today is out of money and their belongings because thieves broke into their van. a group of 24 teenagers and young adults were eating at a restaurant yesterday. about an hour after arriving for a weekend youth conference. they are saying thieves broke into their van, stole $12,000 cash. one member of the group was able to have money wired to them so they at least spent last night in a hotel. there is no word y
. >>> we are now hearing there may be only two people at the fiscal cliff negotiating table. according to the new york times house speaker john boehner says he wants to negotiate directly with president obama. he has asked that senate leaders and house minority leader nancy pelosi be excluded from future talks. and clearing a negotiating room improves the chances for success. just 25 minutes from now the closely watched monthly unemployment report will be released for november. coming...
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both have concerns about the fiscal cliff conference. and remember he meets with them top ceo's. coming up the one issue where president obama is refusing to budge in those fiscal cliff negotiations. >>> right now 5:07. we want to check back in with tara who is in for sal. definitely wet roads out there. >> reporter: we do have an accident to report. this is a big rig verses a small pickup truck and an ambulance is on the way. we understand there are injuries involved. here it is right here. 880 northbound near the grand avenue exit. we had somebody needs an ambulance basically. we are keeping an eye on it. all right. up next we will take a live look at 280 in san jose. you can see traffic is actually flowing nicely in both directions. and it's 5:08 let's check in with steve. >> thank you tara. >>> our system is finally moving. this is the last one. it cannot hold a candle to the three that came in before. i will show you rain totals in a second. light rain, drizzle, fog, cloudy. once in awhile moderate rain falls. our system the most amounts were left in the north bay. quarter t
both have concerns about the fiscal cliff conference. and remember he meets with them top ceo's. coming up the one issue where president obama is refusing to budge in those fiscal cliff negotiations. >>> right now 5:07. we want to check back in with tara who is in for sal. definitely wet roads out there. >> reporter: we do have an accident to report. this is a big rig verses a small pickup truck and an ambulance is on the way. we understand there are injuries involved. here it is...
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cliff. ben bernanke said the lack much progress is already causing problems for the u.s. economy. >>> governor jerry brown will continue to work a full schedule while he has prostate cancer. he is being treated and when he meat with them in san jose... >> one would never have known there are health issues going on in that 74-year-old body and we actually enjoy the conversation. >> brown will be treated with radio therapy and the prognosis is excellent and the treatment will be completed januarypth you -- january 7th. we also have the full statement released by his office, just look for the hot topic section. >> let's go to sal because something is happening on the bay bridge the san mateo bridge, the traffic so far has not been too too adversely affected -- too adversely affected. we also have more light coming into san francisco from oakland. looking at the west bay, no problems problems as you go to 880. >>> what we have is a cold air mass. a cool and breezy day today. and some of that fog
cliff. ben bernanke said the lack much progress is already causing problems for the u.s. economy. >>> governor jerry brown will continue to work a full schedule while he has prostate cancer. he is being treated and when he meat with them in san jose... >> one would never have known there are health issues going on in that 74-year-old body and we actually enjoy the conversation. >> brown will be treated with radio therapy and the prognosis is excellent and the treatment will...
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. >>> they are pushing to avoid the so called fiscal cliff looming at the end of the year. all week long they have meetings with small business leaders and on friday, the president will visit a toy track are you in virginia -- toy factory in virginia. he will continue to push tax cuts for middle income americans and letting them expire for people who make more than $250,000 a year. they coming up, more on hurricane katrina. they are asking for $42 billion in aid. that includes 9 billion to prepare for the next big storm. last month's storm flooded the subway train system, and knocked out power for days. >>> get ready, we are about to get hit with several storms which are taking aim on the bay area. live with how to prepare and what to prepare for, alex? >> reporter: well, good morning, the north bay is expected to get hammered by a series of storms and the residents are getting prepared an auction see the sand bags are being filled and they are making these bags for the flooding that is certainly a possibility with all the rain that is expected. lots of people will be stopp
. >>> they are pushing to avoid the so called fiscal cliff looming at the end of the year. all week long they have meetings with small business leaders and on friday, the president will visit a toy track are you in virginia -- toy factory in virginia. he will continue to push tax cuts for middle income americans and letting them expire for people who make more than $250,000 a year. they coming up, more on hurricane katrina. they are asking for $42 billion in aid. that includes 9...
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they are trying to resolve the fiscal cliff before the end of the year and many are optimistic after pretty good gains across the board yesterday and futures indicate a higher opening for the nasdaq, and s&p 500 as well. there is a shakeup this morning and facebook is part of the nasdaq which tracks the 100 biggest financial companies on the exchange. it will be the 23rd largest of that index. facebook was expected but it is not expected to affect the stock's price. >>> and we have the very latest on the dog sentenced to death. bay area supporters are rallying to support this dog from being euthanized and plus a run-in with an "a" spca -- a spca worker. stay tuned. . >> charlie the dog bit a police horse in august. the owner is now vowing to fight the decision ordering that charlie be put down. in june, the dog lunged at a person attempting to take it to the a spca. they say rehabilitating him is not likely. >>> they are fighting to get the monkey back. jasmine has been meeting with a lawyer talking about her options and she said she would allow the monkey to stay at a sanctuary if h
they are trying to resolve the fiscal cliff before the end of the year and many are optimistic after pretty good gains across the board yesterday and futures indicate a higher opening for the nasdaq, and s&p 500 as well. there is a shakeup this morning and facebook is part of the nasdaq which tracks the 100 biggest financial companies on the exchange. it will be the 23rd largest of that index. facebook was expected but it is not expected to affect the stock's price. >>> and we have...
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will quickly resolve its fiscal cliff issue. futures indicate a higher opening here in the u.s. and follows if you missed it a big drop with the dow jones industrial average up 300 points back below 13,000 and we will be watching closely for the moves this morning. keeping an eye on apple stock, apple finished trading at $58 per share and that's down several points. despite that, the apple still has the largest market exam, exxon mobile comes in second and is trailing $630 billion behind apple. >>> is that all? >> yes, that is too. >> they are checking for clues in the oldest building. >>> and three strikes, serving life in prison after voters passed proposition 36. blah blah blah. if i had a sleepover, i couldn't just move the tv into the playroom. no. we had to watch movies in the den because that's where the tv outlet was. and if dad was snoring on the couch, we muscled through it. is she for real? your generation has it made. [ male announcer ] the wireless receiver only from at&t u-verse. get a free wireless receiver with a qualifying u-verse plan. rethink possible. . >>> b
will quickly resolve its fiscal cliff issue. futures indicate a higher opening here in the u.s. and follows if you missed it a big drop with the dow jones industrial average up 300 points back below 13,000 and we will be watching closely for the moves this morning. keeping an eye on apple stock, apple finished trading at $58 per share and that's down several points. despite that, the apple still has the largest market exam, exxon mobile comes in second and is trailing $630 billion behind apple....
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a package of tax hikes and spending cuts known as the fiscal cliff will take effect in january unless congress can do something to balance the budget. >>> happening right now workers at walmart stores starting to walk off the job during the big holiday shopping rush. i want to take you to texas just got this in. workers walked off the job right as shoppers were getting ready to go into the store. other protests are planned in walmarts throughout the bay area. employees say they want walmart to pay better wages. while some say they will still shop at al port others say -- walmart others say they will support those workers. >> if they walk out, i'm not going to shop until they settle with them. you can bet that. >> the picketers were planning to protest outside of sam club stores. >>> in sacramento there were very tense moments for shoppers. you can see there the cameras are rolling when one k-mart shopper threatened to stab others were people started shoving to get inside that store. many people said there should have been more security because they did not feel safe. >>> millions of p
a package of tax hikes and spending cuts known as the fiscal cliff will take effect in january unless congress can do something to balance the budget. >>> happening right now workers at walmart stores starting to walk off the job during the big holiday shopping rush. i want to take you to texas just got this in. workers walked off the job right as shoppers were getting ready to go into the store. other protests are planned in walmarts throughout the bay area. employees say they want...
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bernanke says without a deal, the fiscal cliff could trigger a recession next year. congress has to act by january 1st in order to avoid the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton's efforts to help broke aerocease fire in the united states is fading -- breaker a cease fire in the united states is fading. >>> there are reports this hour that israelis are stepping up air strikes in gaza in retaliation for this bus explosion in tel aviv. israelis are calling it a terrorist attack that hurt at least 18 passengers anaphia bystanders. hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility. secretary of state hillary clinton who was in egypt just issued a statement saying the u.s. strongly condemns the attack and ready to provide assistance that israel requires. secretary clinton is calling for a cease fire but also trying to negotiate a longer term solution. >> the goal must be a durable outcome that promotes regional stability and advances the security and legitimate aspirations of israelis and palestinians alike. >> reporter: pri
bernanke says without a deal, the fiscal cliff could trigger a recession next year. congress has to act by january 1st in order to avoid the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton's efforts to help broke aerocease fire in the united states is fading -- breaker a cease fire in the united states is fading. >>> there are reports this hour that israelis are stepping up air strikes in gaza in retaliation for this bus explosion in tel aviv....
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fiscal cliff deadlock. japan's nikkei gained slightly as a new report shows japan's production grew a bit in october. that was after a dismal september. checking in on our numbers our futures indicate across the board a slightly higher opening. that is after some small gains yesterday but you know analysts say we could test that 13,000 level for a little bit. the ceo of groupon will keep his job. the board of directors decided to get lett the groupon cofounder stay in the top job. some analysts questioned whether he has enough experience to run a company that grew so quickly. the stock has fallen more than 80% since its ipo last year. >>> 5:21. here's still alive thanks to facebook. very latest on a hiker trapped in a blizzard. >>> the inspiring story of a bay area woman who has run more than 3,000 miles in honor of a friend who died of cancer. [ singing christmas carols in background ] aunt sally's singing again. it's a tradition, honey. [ singing christmas carols ] mmmm. [ female announcer ] make new trad
fiscal cliff deadlock. japan's nikkei gained slightly as a new report shows japan's production grew a bit in october. that was after a dismal september. checking in on our numbers our futures indicate across the board a slightly higher opening. that is after some small gains yesterday but you know analysts say we could test that 13,000 level for a little bit. the ceo of groupon will keep his job. the board of directors decided to get lett the groupon cofounder stay in the top job. some analysts...
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but rest of asia posted declines over concerns over the fiscal cliff here in the u.s.. >>> speaking of the u.s.. right now futures indate a slightly mixed opening with a higher opening for the dow and s & p but the nasdaq may drop a little bit. right now the european markets most are trading lower as well. >>> time now 5:20. the first public appearance for the duchess of cambridge since being treated for morning sickness. we have video of her first night out. also we'll take a look at the nurse who took her life after a radio station hoax involving the duchess. we'll tell you how she is being remembered. >>> we'll tell you why some parents are threatening to sue over yoga classes in schools. >>> you can wake up with ktvu every morning. get the mornings top stories that develop while you were sleeping sent straight to your cell phone every weekday morning 6:00 a.m.. get your ktvu wake up call by texting the word wakeup to 70123. w >>> welcome back. kate middleton the duchess of cambridge made her first publish appearance since being treated for morning sickness. now there she is on the
but rest of asia posted declines over concerns over the fiscal cliff here in the u.s.. >>> speaking of the u.s.. right now futures indate a slightly mixed opening with a higher opening for the dow and s & p but the nasdaq may drop a little bit. right now the european markets most are trading lower as well. >>> time now 5:20. the first public appearance for the duchess of cambridge since being treated for morning sickness. we have video of her first night out. also we'll...
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let's march the country off the cliff. >> and the willingness to drag the country to this fiscal cliff is incredible. >> reporter: democrats need 60 votes to move ahead with their proposal and at this point they don't seem to have enough support. allison burns, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> time now 5:14, she is threatening to sue eddie griffin over his show in pleasanton. she and her partner went to see him perform at the comedy club. she was offended by his jokes about lesbians so she threw her drink in his face. now some grainy video, you can see eddie griffin retaliating. she said she is going to sue if she doesn't get an apology. >>> they voted to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. city council members say that is too many pot clubs to control and there are many complaints. it allows people to share with no more than three people and the ban is expected to take affect. >>> and it shattered the windows of a chp squad car. they eden paid to -- identified him and he is african-american, about 130 pounds and wears glasses. he may be armed and should be considered dangerous. >>> po
let's march the country off the cliff. >> and the willingness to drag the country to this fiscal cliff is incredible. >> reporter: democrats need 60 votes to move ahead with their proposal and at this point they don't seem to have enough support. allison burns, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> time now 5:14, she is threatening to sue eddie griffin over his show in pleasanton. she and her partner went to see him perform at the comedy club. she was offended by his jokes about...
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cliff they are talking about. >>> and coming up, will workers find something they never expected? the hidden gem, it turned up in one of their donations boxes. >> coming up, how you can help police find your bike if you finds it missing. >>> you can send a text sent straight to your cell phone. get your wake-up call by texting the word wake up to 70123. [ boy 1 ] hey! that's the last crescent. oh, did you want it? yea we'll split it. [ female announcer ] made fresh, so light, buttery and flakey. that's half that's not half! guys, i have more! thanks mom [ female announcer ] pillsbury crescents. let the making begin too bad the guys aren't here we're clear. ok, swarm! swarm! hello [ female announcer ] pillsbury chocolate chip cookies. let the making begin . >>> welcome back, people are getting a glims of a solar eclipse. people are traffic willing from -- traveling from all -- traveling from all over the world to see it. >>> today the native american historical society will take possession of human remains. workers discovered two human skulls. they turned up while construction crew
cliff they are talking about. >>> and coming up, will workers find something they never expected? the hidden gem, it turned up in one of their donations boxes. >> coming up, how you can help police find your bike if you finds it missing. >>> you can send a text sent straight to your cell phone. get your wake-up call by texting the word wake up to 70123. [ boy 1 ] hey! that's the last crescent. oh, did you want it? yea we'll split it. [ female announcer ] made fresh, so...
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. >>> and they are looking for billions of dollars in cuts as they prepare to go over that fiscal cliff. hundreds of thousands of the jobs all over california could be affected, allison? >> 135 government workers in california could lose their jobs if there is no deal on those spending cuts that kick in at the end of the month. they say not only to plan for the cuts but that has changed. they are preparing to slice about 10% of their budget. experts are looking at 135 defense employees could lose their jobs but experts say there is still time to reach a deal and avoid those major lawsuits. >> nobody wants to reach a deal more than i. i will be ready to sit down with the president and solve this. >> reporter: they could be hit the hardest and i will have more about it during my next update on ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> they are looking at grant money from the environmental protection agency. each student could be awarded a large sum of money. stanford's group wants to disinfect drinking water in bangladesh. in april they go to washington d.c. to prevent their work to a panel of sci
. >>> and they are looking for billions of dollars in cuts as they prepare to go over that fiscal cliff. hundreds of thousands of the jobs all over california could be affected, allison? >> 135 government workers in california could lose their jobs if there is no deal on those spending cuts that kick in at the end of the month. they say not only to plan for the cuts but that has changed. they are preparing to slice about 10% of their budget. experts are looking at 135 defense...
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. >>> lawmakers are determined to find a way to avoid sending the country off the fiscal cliff. congress has 45 days to come to an agreement on deficit reduction and if they don't spending cuts will go into effect january 31st. both sides are willing to compromise. >>> it is my decision to put them down and violate the pledge, long story short only if democrats will do entitlement reform. >> the key sticking point is what 0 do -- to do about taxes. they want to raise taxes and republicans don't want to. they are willing to cap certain deductions. >>> and perspective police officers, you can start applying for jobs at the san francisco police department this morning and they will start accepting applications for entry level police officers. eligible application cans have to be at least 20 years old, have a valid california driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent. it will end on friday december 7th and the starting pay for a san francisco police officer is 88,000 dollars a year. well for the san francisco 49ers there are quarterback questions all over again. it happ
. >>> lawmakers are determined to find a way to avoid sending the country off the fiscal cliff. congress has 45 days to come to an agreement on deficit reduction and if they don't spending cuts will go into effect january 31st. both sides are willing to compromise. >>> it is my decision to put them down and violate the pledge, long story short only if democrats will do entitlement reform. >> the key sticking point is what 0 do -- to do about taxes. they want to raise...
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cliff. he is due to meet to talk about how to avoid a series of tax heights and series of cuts due to begin in january. president barack obama said he will do whatever it takes to get this done and also today, president barack obama will have lunch at the white house with mitt romney, his former rival. during his election speech he said he would reach out to mitt romney and he is doing it. the white house has no specific ideas but they are looking forward to making the government work more efficiently. >>> there is an accident in the east bay, a big-rig slammed into three parked cars and has spilled diesel. it slammed into these cars here and the fire department is trying to mop up the diesel fuel spill. this is right between san leandro and cost trough valley. and it is off of 162nd avenue and you can see that it has created quite a mess there, so the crews will be there for quite some time trying to contain this. it did happen almost an hour ago so they have been on the scene almost an hou
cliff. he is due to meet to talk about how to avoid a series of tax heights and series of cuts due to begin in january. president barack obama said he will do whatever it takes to get this done and also today, president barack obama will have lunch at the white house with mitt romney, his former rival. during his election speech he said he would reach out to mitt romney and he is doing it. the white house has no specific ideas but they are looking forward to making the government work more...
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the finger pointing is intensifying over other big issues left undone like dealing with the fiscal cliff, aid to farmers, violence against women's act and more. >> but i do think we have a responsibility to put certainty as much certainty as possible forward. that would involve our making the tough decisions to avoid going over the cliff. >> reporter: democrats and republicans are calling this the most disfunctional congress in recent memory. a closer look at how the gridlock here could impact the economy. during my next update. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> today the white house is expected to announce changes to put california's high speed rail project on the fast track. president obama is set to announce plans to speed up the permit approval process. according to a white house statement environmental reviews for the 114-mile segment could be completed by october of next year. >>> time now 5:14. a man recovering in concord this morning after being shot overnight. police say he was found on the sidewalk of garden avenue near upland drive. thi
the finger pointing is intensifying over other big issues left undone like dealing with the fiscal cliff, aid to farmers, violence against women's act and more. >> but i do think we have a responsibility to put certainty as much certainty as possible forward. that would involve our making the tough decisions to avoid going over the cliff. >> reporter: democrats and republicans are calling this the most disfunctional congress in recent memory. a closer look at how the gridlock here...
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cliff at the end of the year. a series of tax increases and spending cuts that experts warn could plunge the economy back into recession. the way to deal with it is dominating the campaign trail. with romney warning if president obama is reelected. >> you will see low wage growth and there will also be this fiscal calamity at our doorstep. >> i don't believe and you don't believe that another round of tax cuts for millionaires will bring jobs back to our shores. >> reporter: a look at some of the other controversial votes scheduled for this week during my next update. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a maryland pastor and delegate is backing off his efforts to stop a baltimore ravens football player from openingly supporting same sex marriage. a month ago burns wrote a letter to the ravens owner ordering him to quote muzzle linebacker ian. he is a santa cruz high school graduate has been a long-time advocate of gay rights and says he was blown away by the letter. the team
cliff at the end of the year. a series of tax increases and spending cuts that experts warn could plunge the economy back into recession. the way to deal with it is dominating the campaign trail. with romney warning if president obama is reelected. >> you will see low wage growth and there will also be this fiscal calamity at our doorstep. >> i don't believe and you don't believe that another round of tax cuts for millionaires will bring jobs back to our shores. >> reporter: a...
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cliff. the vice president will also attend. president obama wants any deficit reduction plan to include tax increases on the wealthy. republican leaders say they will not accept higher tax rates. >>> the thanksgiving holiday travel season kicks off at san francisco airport today. today is expected to be the busiest day. that is a 3% increase from last year. >>> time now 5:37. let's go right back to sal. you showed us a problem a moment ago. what is happening on the freeway in >> that is right east shore freeway. west 80. it was a truck crash and also several cars with flat tires now. the freeway is down to a couple of lanes. here's where the backup begins. right down here you can see or right up here as we tilt up you can see how bad the traffic is upstream as everyone is kind of winding down to those lanes. once you actually get to the accident there is you know it does get better. but you will be in a lot of slow traffic coming in on 80 westbound. coming in from at least richmond now. this
cliff. the vice president will also attend. president obama wants any deficit reduction plan to include tax increases on the wealthy. republican leaders say they will not accept higher tax rates. >>> the thanksgiving holiday travel season kicks off at san francisco airport today. today is expected to be the busiest day. that is a 3% increase from last year. >>> time now 5:37. let's go right back to sal. you showed us a problem a moment ago. what is happening on the freeway in...